Cyanocobalamin Vitamin B12

Safety (MSDS) data for cyanocobalamine

Safety (MSDS) data for cyanocobalamine


General

    Synonyms: Vitamin B12
    Use: food additive, vitamin
    Molecular formula: C63H88CoN14O14P
    CAS No: 68-19-9
    EINECS No: 200-680-0

Physical data

    Appearance: red to purple solid
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    Water solubility: slight

Stability

    Hygroscopic. Keep cold and dry.

Toxicology

    Not believed to be harmful unless consumed in large quantity.

    Toxicity data
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    ORL-MUS LD50 > 8000 mg kg-1

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Transport information

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    Non-hazardous for air, sea and road freight.

Personal protection

    None.

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This information was last updated on September 12, 2003. We have tried to make it as accurate and useful as possible, but can take no responsibility for its use, misuse, or accuracy. We have not verified this information, and cannot guarantee that it is up-to-date.